| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $229.71 | 5.284% | $241.8479 | $241.85 | $241.85 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.41 | 7.325% | $143.1823 | $143.18 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.65 | 13.492% | $150.5471 | $150.55 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.65 | 5.866% | $57.8558 | $57.86 | $57.85 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.63 | 7.302% | $139.0956 | $139.10 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.66 | 13.822% | $10.9952 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.74 | 3.526% | $132.2441 | $132.24 | $132.25 | $132.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.45 | $875.7680 | $875.78 | $875.80 | $875.70 | |